Creamy chocolate rice pot with raspberries and almonds
Risotto al Cioccolato
About This Recipe
Are you looking for a delicious chocolate recipe with a difference? If you are, you’ve found it! Here’s my risotto al cioccolato for you to enjoy.
This recipe is dedicated to my son Rocco. On holiday he surprised me by going to get a huge bowl of rice pudding for breakfast. I was chuffed to bits as normally he’s a chocoholic, but he soon ruined the illusion by pulling out six pots of chocolate spread, which he proceeded to stir into the rice. After that, he tucked in, finishing the lot. I was allowed a taste and had to admit that it was very good. Of course, I have made this recipe a little more elegant and have served it for breakfast and as a dessert.
Ingredients
- 550ml skimmed milk
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 30g caster sugar
- 65g arborio risotto rice
- 3 tablespoons skinned almonds, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60g fresh raspberries
Weight Converter
Found in This Book
Feast your eyes on the finest risotto al cioccolato! It’s straightforward and fun to make this great dish. Simply follow the instructions below and get the perfect result.
Step By Step
Tip the milk, cocoa powder and sugar into a medium saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add the rice and stir briefly with a wooden spoon. Bring to the boil and immediately turn down the heat to as low as possible. Cook for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, place the almonds in a small frying pan and dry toast for 2 minutes on a medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally. Set aside.
Once the rice mixture looks all thick and creamy and the rice grains are tender, stir in the vanilla extract and raspberries. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 1 minute.
Spoon the rice mixture into two cappuccino cups and scatter over the toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Once you’re done, simply sit back and enjoy your risotto al cioccolato and don’t forget to check out other great authentic Italian recipes including great antipasti recipes, Italian pasta recipes, Italian soup recipes, Italian beef dishes and authentic pizza recipes.
More RecipesGet Inspired
Torta di Pane al CioccolatoChocolate and Rum Bread & Butter Pudding
To tell you the truth I am such a big fan of bread and butter pudding that I had to create my own version of this great dish. The rum with the chocolate is absolutely divine and with a pinch of cinnamon, it's a marriage made in heaven. My only tip for this recipe is to make sure that it rests into the fridge for at least six hours before cooking – this will give you a fantastic soufflé effect when...
6
Serves9
IngredientsChocolate
Main IngredientMy Mother’s LasagneLasagne di Mamma
This recipe has been handed down in the D’Acampo family for many generations, though I call it ‘Lasagne di Mamma’ because my mother taught it to my sister and me when we were about 11 years old . It's a great tradition that my wife will pass on to our own children. Allowing the dish to rest for a good 10 minutes before serving allows the layers to firm up slightly and become easier to cut neatly.
8
Serves18
IngredientsBeef
Main IngredientBucatini with eggs, pancetta and Pecorino RomanoBucatini alla Carbonara
This has to be one of my favourite recipes ever, especially with this shape of pasta. Bucatini is like a thick spaghetti with a hole in the middle that runs from one end to the other. This allows the sauce to really coat the pasta inside and out beautifully. If you are a fan of a simple spaghetti dish, I recommend you try this traditional Roman recipe. You can substitute the pancetta with streaky bacon...
4
Serves8
IngredientsPork
Main IngredientBrodettoPrawn & Monkfish Soup
Once considered poor man’s food, Italian fish soup can now be found in the best restaurants along the Adriatic coast. From Trieste to Puglia you’ll find the so-called brodetti (broths), although they vary from region to region. We had countless bowlfuls on our coastal journey; each was unique and all were delicious. Here I’ve used prawns and monkfish, but any white fish would work just as well....
4
Serves14
IngredientsSeafood
Main IngredientMozzarella SfiziosaMarinated Mozzarella Balls
When you think of Italian cheese, two come to mind immediately – mozzarella and Parmesan. This recipe puts mozzarella front and centre with two different marinades that are guaranteed to impress!
2
Serves16
IngredientsCheese
Main IngredientScombro Grigliato Con Semi Di FinocchiettoGrilled Mackerel with Fennel Seeds and Balsamic Vinegar
When you fancy a savoury start to the morning, please try this. I love it: not only is it delicious but you can’t get anything healthier. Mackerel is an oily, coldwater fish known especially for its nutritional benefits, as it’s a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which are good for brain growth and protection. In fact, the omega-3 content may actually reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s...
4
Serves10
IngredientsMackerel
Main Ingredient
Discuss This Recipe